Walpeup, VIC 3507 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Walpeup is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3507, home to 171 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mildura local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 398 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$125 /wk
Population171
Median age52
Area462.7 km²
To CBD398 km
LGAMildura

Demographics

Population
171
Median age
52 years
Median household income
$900 /week
Median personal income
$575 /week
Median family income
$1,406 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Mildura
Statistical region (SA4)
North West
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Mallee
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$125 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$542
Rent share of household income
14%

Schools

School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Walpeup General Store/Cregan St bus · 122 m
  • General Store/Mallee Hwy bus · 145 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 5 parks and reserves
  • 1 library
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 29 resolvable premises in Walpeup. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 9 across postcode 3507 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 6 violent offences, 3 property offences.
  • Wider Mildura LGA: 14,116 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Walpeup?

Walpeup (VIC 3507) had 171 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Mildura local government area.

What is the median rent in Walpeup?

The median advertised rent in Walpeup is $125/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

What NBN technology is available in Walpeup?

Walpeup is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Walpeup?

Across postcode 3507, 9 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (6), property (3). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What public transport options are in Walpeup?

3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Walpeup centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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